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Seuldo Island (슬도)

7.1Km    2023-01-03

Bangeo-dong, Dong-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-277-0101

Seuldo Island is located off the coast of Ulsan City in the southeastern part of the Korean Peninsula.

Its name, Seuldo ("seul" meaning the Korean stringed instrument geomungo), was given as the sound of wind and waves hitting the rock island is said to mimic the sound of geomungo. In fact, the sound of waves hitting the island is so good that it is called seuldomyeongpa or the resounding of waves.

The island is also known as Siruseom ("siru" meaning an earthenare steamer) for its resemblance to the upside down siru, and Gomboseom ("gombo" meaning pockmarks) for its stones with holes in them.

On the island, there is an unmanned lighthouse dating back to the late 1950s. The main economic activity on the island is fishery.

Ulsan Museum (울산박물관)

7.3Km    2021-04-30

277, Duwang-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-222-8501

Ulsan Museum is an archive of the past, present, and future of Ulsan City. The museum facilities include a history hall giving a general outline of the city from the prehistoric to the modern times, an industry hall showing Ulsan as the industrial capital of Korea, and a children’s experience hall for educational purposes. This eco-friendly museum equipped with advanced exhibition and education facilities is a model cultural space to help visitors understand Ulsan’s identity.

Taehwagang Donggulpia (태화강동굴피아)

8.0Km    2024-02-20

306 Namsan-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan

Taehwagang Donggulpia has transformed several artificial caves created by the Japanese military during the Japanese colonial period into a tourist attraction, originally intended for storing military supplies. Visitors can catch a glimpse of Ulsan's history and way of life during that era. Outside the caves, there is an artificial falls, and inside, various experiential zones such as the Cave Adventure Zone, Digital Sketch Experience Zone, and Lighting Art Zone offer diverse interactive experiences.

Birth Home of Park Sang-jin (박상진의사 생가)

Birth Home of Park Sang-jin (박상진의사 생가)

8.2Km    2024-02-20

10 Baksangjin 5-ro, Buk-gu, Ulsan

Birth Home of Park Sang-jin is the residence where Park Sang-jin (1884-1921), an independence activist during the Japanese colonial period, once resided. He devoted all his assets to the independence movement, which led to the decline of his family and the eventual loss of this house to others. However, the government later acquired it, restoring and preserving the property. Comprising six buildings, including sarangchae and anchae, the tiled-roof house represents a yangban's residence built in the 19th century in Korea.

Cheoyongam (처용암)

8.2Km    2020-02-05

Hwangseong-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-229-6350

Cheoyongam is a very small rocky island sitting in the middle of Gaeunpo Inlet in front of Saejuk Village in Hwangseong-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan.

It is a historic islet related to the famous folktale of Cheoyong. The tale is about a dragon that emerged from the east sea along with his seven sons at the end of the Silla Kingdom (57BC - 935AD). One of the dragon’s sons named Cheoyong came to the capital and married a beautiful woman. One night, he found an evil spirit trying to attack his wife so he sang and danced, whereupon the spirit presented itself and kneeled in apology. Since then, people have used the image of Cheoyong to dispel evil spirits.

The dance that Cheoyong is said to have performed has been titled Cheoyongmu and has been designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property. Cheoyongam is the sacred rock where the dragon in the tale is said to have appeared. There are many attractions nearby including Mokdo Island (Natural Monument No. 65), which offers magnificent lush greenery all year round.

Sunmot Ecological Park (숯못 생태공원)

8.5Km    2022-08-18

90 , Hamwol-ro, Jung-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-290-3691

Sunmot Ecological Park is home to the famous Sunmot Pond, which is associated with the legend of Dongbangsak and Grandmother Mago. The pond provides a beautiful resting space in the heart of Ulsan.

Ulsan Grand Park (울산대공원)

Ulsan Grand Park (울산대공원)

8.6Km    2024-11-11

94 Daegongwon-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-271-8816

Ulsan Grand Park, located in Namgu Ok-dong, is an ecotype city park with multiple attractions. The park offers huge swimming pool, a theme park, an outdoor concert area, multipurpose sports field and more. The outdoor theme park offers 4 different size ponds, a walking trail, playgrounds, outdoor concert hall, squares, multipurpose sports field and picnic areas. Also near the South gate, you can find a butterfly field, rose garden, and a small zoo.

Taehwagang National Garden and Simni Bamboo Grove (Eunhasugil) (태화강 국가정원 십리대숲 (은하수길))

8.8Km    2023-01-25

Taehwa-dong, Jung-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-229-3147

Simni Bamboo Grove is a bamboo forest that stretches over about 4 km along the Taehwagang River and is a natural garden using bamboo that has grown naturally for a long time. It is a healing space in the city where the river wind blowing through the bamboo and the whisper of bamboo leaves tickle your ears.

A unique night garden where the Milky Way descends at night. It is a must-see course where you can feel as if you are walking along the Milky Way in the night sky as colorful lights meet bamboo. In addition, through the outdoor escape room game on the Real World app, an experiential mission game platform, you can enjoy a mystery while taking a walk in Simni Bamboo Grove.

Artbox - Ulsan Okdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 울산옥동점)

Artbox - Ulsan Okdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 울산옥동점)

8.9Km    2024-06-27

339, Munsu-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan

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Twelve Scenic Places of Ulsan City (울산 12경)

Twelve Scenic Places of Ulsan City (울산 12경)

8.9Km    2024-02-20

Ulsan Metropolitan City

Twelve Scenic Places of Ulsan City encompass the stunning landscapes of Ulsan, showcasing the natural beauty and cultural richness of the region. These include the bamboo forest in Taehwagang Gardens, the majestic rock formations in Daewangam Park set against the backdrop of the azure sea, the four seasons of Gajisan Mountain, the silver grass field of Sinbulsan Mountain, the breathtaking sunrise at Cape Ganjeolgot, the ancient Petroglyphs of Bangudae Terrace and Cheonjeon-ri from the Neolithic era. Other scenic spots include the Gangdong and Jujeon Pebble Beach, Ulsan Grand Park, the captivating night view from the Ulsandaegyo Bridge Observatory, the charming Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village, the serene Oegosan Onggi Village, and the picturesque Naewonam Valley in Daeunsan Mountain.